Through the power of the weirwood, Danyla could clearly sense that Urrax, the ancient weirwood, and the Silver Vines climbing it had become harmoniously linked on an energetic level.
An unfathomable energy also began gathering there without cease. Danyla instinctively understood that it was the Fortune of the Dynasty of the Humans.
If the weirwood and the Silver Vines had once undergone mutations in response to changes in the Humans' dynasty's fortune, then with Urrax added to their number, they now seemed capable of anchoring that fortune.
To Danyla's regret, however, she sensed that as more and more energy gathered around Urrax, the mental bond between them seemed to be slowly fading. Even so, she could still command him with ease.
"It looks as though Urrax may well grow into the divine dragon that protects the Targaryen Dynasty. Perhaps from now on, only a true sovereign will be able to command him!"
By the time it was all over, the sun was already sinking toward the west. Six more dwarves and several shadowcats had appeared behind the Greenseer, and all were now kneeling reverently before Urrax and Danyla.
"Your Majesty! Please accept the allegiance of the Children of the Forest of our Kingswood Tribe. We are willing to guard the divine tree and the divine dragon here for you."
"Very well! I accept your allegiance!"
Danyla needed someone to guard this place, and the powerful, peace-loving Children of the Forest were undoubtedly well suited to the task. After all, no one could be allowed to learn its secrets. If this place were destroyed, it would deal a fatal blow to the Targaryen Dynasty.
"I will declare the nearby Kingswood a forbidden hunting zone. No one will be allowed to disturb your peace."
"Your Majesty is merciful!"
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